Pizza Bread With Roasted Tomatoes Food

FRENCH BREAD PIZZAS WITH RICOTTA, ROASTED TOMATOES, AND PESTO

Steps:

• Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 425°F. Toss tomatoes, 1 Tbsp. oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tomatoes start to blister, about 13 minutes.
• Place bread, cut side up, on another rimmed baking sheet and bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven and rub cut sides with garlic.
• Dollop ricotta on cut sides of bread. Top evenly with tomato mixture, then sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake until Parmesan melts, about 10 minutes.
• Whisk pesto and remaining 2 tsp. oil in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle on pizzas and season with salt and pepper.

PESTO AND MOZZARELLA FRENCH BREAD PIZZA

Steps:

• Make the pesto: Heat the oven to 450 degrees with a rack in the middle position. Combine basil, 1 garlic clove and pine nuts in a food processor, and pulse until finely chopped. With the machine running, stream in the olive oil. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add Parmesan and salt, and pulse to combine.
• Prepare the pizza: Combine the 1/4 cup olive oil and grated garlic in a small pot over medium. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the garlic starts to sizzle (but doesn't begin to brown), 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Place the French bread cut side up on a baking sheet. Brush cut sides with garlic oil. Bake until edges are golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Spread the pesto over the two halves all the way to the edges and top with the cheese. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is evenly melted, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to broil and broil (watch carefully!) until the cheese is bubbly and browned in spots, 1 to 2 minutes more. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Top with red-pepper flakes, oregano and more Parmesan, if you like.

BROCCOLI AND TOMATO FLATBREAD PIZZAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Toss the broccoli with 3 tablespoons olive oil and the red pepper flakes on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Mix the tomatoes with the garlic in a small bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Roast the broccoli until it begins to turn brown, 16 to 18 minutes. Add the tomatoes to the baking sheet, then toss with the broccoli and roast until tender, about 6 minutes.
• Meanwhile, divide the flatbreads between 2 baking sheets. Top with the mozzarella, leaving a 1-inch border, then top with the broccoli and tomatoes. Sprinkle with the olives and pepitas. Brush the edges of the breads with the remaining tablespoon olive oil.
• Bake until the mozzarella is melted and the flatbreads are very warm, about 8 minutes. Drizzle a little olive oil on the tops and sprinkle with more red pepper flakes if you like it spicy. Cut into wedges and serve.